Iran-Israel Crisis News Live Updates: Head of Israeli Intelligence Resigns Over Hamas Attack
The Israeli military announced on Monday the resignation of the head of its intelligence corps, Aharon Haliwa, following Hamas’ October 7 attack. Haliwa becomes the first senior Israeli official to step down in connection to the failures surrounding the attack.
Iran retaliated to an Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus with a significant deployment of attack drones and missiles.
While most were neutralized, some missiles breached Israel’s Iron Dome, causing minimal damage. Tensions persist in the Middle East, with the Israel-Palestine conflict ongoing for over six months. Both sides face internal opposition, hindering efforts for peace despite international calls for de-escalation.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi embarked on a three-day visit to Islamabad, aiming to mend ties strained since January due to tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and Pakistan targeting militants. Raisi’s agenda includes meetings with Pakistani officials to bolster bilateral ties and discuss regional and global developments.
The visit follows Iran’s retaliatory airstrike on Israel, a move that underscores the complex diplomatic landscape in the region. The situation underscores the fragile dynamics of the Iran-Israel crisis and its implications for regional stability.
